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pipefitr
Explorer
Aug 24, 2013

3:73 to 4:30 on Excursion V-10

I know there are some guys running excursion v10s on here with 4:30 gears was wondering if anyone started with 3:73s? Got a quote from a local shop for 1500 installed with factory gears in the rear and an aluminum cover for the rear. I thought it would be more so I think I am going to have him do it in November once the season is over I was looking for opinions. I am towing a Summerland 2670 around 7300 loaded and it tows ok but it's really hilly in NE Pa and I think 4:30 would help a lot plus I may go a little bigger in the future :) . Your opinions are appreciated. Thanks

Paul
Tow Vehicles

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  • mrkoje's avatar
    mrkoje
    Explorer
    Aug 24, 2013
    To each their own I guess ... Yes you would notice it towing. Your mpg will suffer a tad but who cares you didn't buy a V10 for mpg to start with. Generally I'm not a big fan of adding things to my rigs that have no resale value. Vehicles already depreciate too fast as it is and now you're going to drop $1500 and never see it again. Maybe in the future if you found the right buyer you can squeeze out a little extra but doubtful.

    If it tows just fine now I wouldn't even bother. If towing is a problem then I would consider selling it and considering something new.
  • Peg_Leg's avatar
    Peg_Leg
    Explorer
    Aug 24, 2013
    I forsee a lot of subscriptions awaiting, as Paul Harvey put it, "The rest of the story".
  • jerem0621's avatar
    jerem0621
    Explorer II
    Aug 24, 2013
    I say do it! While your at it, add a Dually kit. You would have one of the only Dually Excursions around.

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